Can I change from D-4 general training to another status of stay?

Yes, you can change from D-4 to another status of stay. But the basic rule is to leave Korea, get a new visa, and enter again. If you can meet the requirements inside Korea, a change is allowed in limited cases after a strict review. Approval is not guaranteed.

Common change routes

• Study abroad (D-2): This is most common when you finish language training and enter a university. You need the standard admission letter issued by the university, a copy of the school's business registration certificate, and proof of financial ability (a bank balance certificate issued within 30 days). If your record cannot be checked in the international student information system, you also submit your grades and attendance certificate from the earlier language course.
• Specific activities (E-7): You can apply from D-4 status if you meet the job requirements for E-7 (education, work experience, salary, and so on). The company's Korean employment ratio and salary standard are also reviewed.
• General training (D-4-2): This is for expected graduates of a Korean university who train at a foreign-invested company or similar. The period is within 1 year.
• Marriage immigration (F-6): If you married a Korean citizen, apply for a change.

⚠️ Points to note

• You must get permission before you start the activity of the new status.
• Short-term visitors (B and C series) who are not registered foreigners, and some Others (G-1) statuses, have limits on changes.
• To change to language training (D-4-1), you need at least a high school diploma.
• You usually apply at the immigration office (출입국·외국인관서) with authority over your address. For a D-2 change, you can also apply at the office with authority over the university's location.
• If your expiry date is close, apply first through HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) before it expires.
• The fee for a change of status of stay is 100,000 KRW.

Tell me which status you want to change to, and I can explain the documents and requirements in more detail. For accurate information, check once more with HiKorea or 1345.